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RRP
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Fate is such a cruel mistress. 

I have had the same barber for 51 years now. He used to tell me I was one of his last 3 living customers since he got out of barber school after his hitch as a US Marine. Steve was a very active person, avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. 

This morning I called for an appointment only to talk with his wife. The day after my last haircut he went home and had a serious stroke. He is essentially blind and they have closed his business. Prognosis is not good. He is now 76 and always said he would keep his shop open "forever" but "forever" came too soon.
Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,142
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    @RRP we will keep you and your friend and family in our prayers
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    Sorry to hear about your friend
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Scott805
    Scott805 Posts: 349
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    So Sorry

    Large BGE, 2 Tier Adjustable Swing Rack System, three (3) bricks from Home Depot for raised direct, Blackstone 22" Griddle - Finally have a decent cooking area!

    Dallas, TX

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
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    Hate reding this...I’ve had enough experiences with the fickle finger of fate.  Sorry about your friend...it’s not a good way to spend your last days. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
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    After 51 years, I must suppose he was much more than just your barber. Reading around, there's a chance he will regain some vision, but will take months. Offer support to his wife if you are emotionally close enough.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    Tough news right there.  Stay strong for the family and yourself.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
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    My gosh, that is the saddest post I've ever read here.

    I'll keep him, his family, and you Ron in my prayers.  


    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
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    My prayers are with you and your good friend.
    Belleville, Michigan

    Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Agree. Live every day like your last. Anytime spent miserable, is wasted time you will never get back.
    Keeping you and your friend in our thoughts. Stay strong.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    So sorry to hear of this, @RRP.  Such a horrible thing to take place.  You and he and families are in my prayers.
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    In total agreement... Now is all we have!  Sorry to hear about your barber/friend!

    One never knows when the end will be!
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • Cashfan
    Cashfan Posts: 416
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    Sorry to hear that @rpp, it is very true, we have only today. I'm sure your friends wife would like something off of your eggs.

    On Wednesday I will attend the funeral of a 22 year old women killed in a car accident last week. She leaves behind a husband of one year and a two month old son. Absolutely tragic.
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,304
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    Strokes suck . One put my Grandmother in bed for six years before it killed her , 1967 to 1973. 
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    Sorry to hear Ron. Agree 100% live life to the fullest. Prayers for you and his family 
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • dweebs0r
    dweebs0r Posts: 539
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    Visit him and let him know what he means to you.  You may only have a limited amount of time to tell him.  Life is too short to live with regrets.  Laugh hard, run fast, be kind!  Words to live by.
       -Jody Newell (LBGE & a 36" Blackstone griddle).
    Location:  🍺🍺  The back porch, Munford, TN.  🍺🍺
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    You've gotta put some miles on that corvette Ron.
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
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    Gonna start now...have 50 bottles of wine I can donate to get the party started...whose hosting?  
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    How true your comments......they designate with me as well. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • johnkitchens
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    I am sorry to hear this Ron. I hope he will get better. I am sure he would appreciate a visit from you. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Sorry to hear. Prayers for the family. 

    Little Rock, AR

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  • BUFFALOMOOSE
    BUFFALOMOOSE Posts: 373
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    God rest his soul  
    South Buffalo, New York
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @RRP
    Sorry to hear about your friend. I wish him the very best. 
    On a separate note, I wanted to stop in and say hello and I hope that you are doing well my friend. And as always, please forgive the hijack at hand. Hope you enjoy the pics ole buddy. 


    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • danv23
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    Sorry to hear Ron.  

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Weber Summit 6 Burner

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @RRP
    At long last, I’m coming home ole buddy. I will be back to terrorizing the forum real soon  =)

    I should be sitting pretty “just this side of Biloxi, MS” this time tomorrow. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    SGH said:
    @RRP
    At long last, I’m coming home ole buddy. I will be back to terrorizing the forum real soon  =)
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    I should be sitting pretty “just this side of Biloxi, MS” this time tomorrow. 
    That is COOL, buddy! Welcome back to the states so you can figure out how to $pend all that ca$h you made all tho$e month$!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    RRP said:
    That is COOL, buddy! Welcome back to the states so you can figure out how to $pend all that ca$h you made all tho$e month$!
    Sadly it’s already about gone  :s
    Thanks for the welcome back my friend. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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